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Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar

Olympic-bound Sable breaks record at Delhi half marathon

Olympic-bound Sable breaks record at Delhi half marathon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The 26-year-old Avinash Sable, who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 3000m steeplechase event during the World Athletics Championships last year, became the first Indian to run a half marathon under sixty one minutes.

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said a team has been formed to draw up a post-lockdown Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed by athletes, coaches and other staff during outdoor training that will resume in a "planned manner". He assured the athletes that their training will resume soon but given the risks the coronavirus pandemic poses, the process will involve consultations with home and health ministries.

Rape-tainted coach banned by Swimming Federation of India

Rape-tainted coach banned by Swimming Federation of India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Ganguly, a coach employed with the Goa Swimming Association (GSA), is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl who was training under him, a purported video of which went viral on social media.

WATCH: Somersaulting Kolkata kids impress Nadia Comaneci

WATCH: Somersaulting Kolkata kids impress Nadia Comaneci

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The video of Jashika Khan, 11, and Mohammad Azajuddin, 12, somersaulting and cartwheeling went viral on social media.

Maana India's first female swimmer to qualify for Olympics

Maana India's first female swimmer to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Indian woman swimmer Maana Patel's participation in the Tokyo Olympics has been confirmed through 'Universality quota', the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) said.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

Sports track turned into parking lot for Maha netas

Sports track turned into parking lot for Maha netas

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The minister apologised on Monday after the incident drew flak from the sports community.

IOA raises  71 lakh in country's battle against COVID-19 pandemic

IOA raises 71 lakh in country's battle against COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has helped raise 71 lakh through donations from its state affiliates and National Sports Federations (NSF) as contribution towards the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The IOA will transfer the donations to Prime Minister Cares Fund, the statement added.

CWG Fed firm on shooting exclusion despite India threat

CWG Fed firm on shooting exclusion despite India threat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

'Shooting has never been a compulsory sport. We have to work through it but shooting will not be in the Games'

Being cop is thankless: Rijiju deletes tweet supporting Delhi Police

Being cop is thankless: Rijiju deletes tweet supporting Delhi Police

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The minister deleted his tweet and wrote, "It's not a question of supporting any group. Just let's not take the law into our hands."

Student from Karnataka killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Student from Karnataka killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning,' the MEA tweeted.

Modi chairs 2 meetings on Ukraine in a day, deputes 4 ministers

Modi chairs 2 meetings on Ukraine in a day, deputes 4 ministers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Stepping up its efforts to evacuate Indian students stranded in war-hit Ukraine, the Centre on Monday decided that Union ministers Hardeep Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kiren Rijiju and V K Singh will travel to its neighbouring countries to coordinate the evacuation mission and help students, government sources said.

'Thank you Neeraj Chopra for giving us joy'

'Thank you Neeraj Chopra for giving us joy'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PM Modi immediately took to Twitter to congratulate the athlete.

Cong will have 'relook' at Art 370 revocation, says Digvijay; BJP hits out

Cong will have 'relook' at Art 370 revocation, says Digvijay; BJP hits out

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

"This bunch of illiterate people cannot probably differentiate between 'shall' and 'consider'," the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said.

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also quashed the rumours and wished Milkha a speedy recovery.

No handshakes, only 'namastes' for Sindhu due to virus

No handshakes, only 'namastes' for Sindhu due to virus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Top Indian shuttler P V Sindhu will not be shaking hands during next week's All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham and use the traditional 'Namaste' greeting instead following the coronavirus outbreak, the 24-year-old said. Seven Indian badminton players have pulled out of the Birmingham tournament over coronavirus fears.

Coronavirus effect: Sports Minister advises athletes to not shake hands with people

Coronavirus effect: Sports Minister advises athletes to not shake hands with people

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In an advisory issued by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to all the NSFs, it said the athletes' health comes first. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju warned country's athletes to be extra cautious in the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming AIFF elections but getting through won't be easy for the former footballer as several candidates with political affiliations have also thrown their hats in the ring.

Pics: Huge crowds bid final farewell to General Rawat, his wife Madhulika

Pics: Huge crowds bid final farewell to General Rawat, his wife Madhulika

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Huge crowds of mourners gathered outside as armed forces personnel took the mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat inside the Brar Square crematorium in the Delhi Cantonment on Friday.

From President Kovind to Kejriwal.... Netas celebrate Yoga Day at home

From President Kovind to Kejriwal.... Netas celebrate Yoga Day at home

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

On Sunday, under the shadow of Covid-19, several leaders and politicians, including President Ram Nath Kovind, chief ministers of various states, and several Union ministers, among others, performed yoga at their residence, along with their families. For the first time since June 21, 2015, Yoga Day is being celebrated digitally. This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family'. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of Yoga Day and said that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world is feeling the need for yoga more than ever.

Modi's new ministers take charge a day after expansion

Modi's new ministers take charge a day after expansion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and other ministers took charge of their respective offices on Thursday, a day after taking oath at a ceremony held in the Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Govt allocates Rs 2826.92 cr to sports budget

Govt allocates Rs 2826.92 cr to sports budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The government on Saturday allocated Rs 2826.92 crore to the sports budget for the next financial year, which is up by a mere Rs 50 crore from the revised estimates of 2019-20. The government gave a substantial hike of Rs 291.42 crore to its flagship Khelo India programme for development of sports at the grassroot and youth level, which meant that most of the other heads got reduced allocation in an Olympic year.

PIX: Vice President Naidu meets 'nation's pride' PV Sindhu

PIX: Vice President Naidu meets 'nation's pride' PV Sindhu

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met P V Sindhu, who recently became the first Indian shuttler to win gold at the World Championships, at his residence, in Hyderabad, on Saturday.

Inputs suggest threat of terror attacks on Amarnath yatra: Govt

Inputs suggest threat of terror attacks on Amarnath yatra: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

There are intelligence inputs which suggest threat of terrorist attacks on Amarnath pilgrims, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Dhyan Chand honoured on birth anniversary

Dhyan Chand honoured on birth anniversary

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'We are a great sporting country but need to have a sporting powerhouse. We have to make sports as a way of life. To begin this movement on the birthday of Chand is the best tribute we can pay to him'

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Officials said PFI has been under the radar of security agencies for its alleged role in violent protests in different parts of the country.

WATCH: Virat Kohli aces bottle cap challenge

WATCH: Virat Kohli aces bottle cap challenge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Kohli can be seen trying the Bottle Cap Challenge and Shastri's voice can be heard in the background.

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Guarding the borders in extreme weather conditions is not easy and most people don't realize it is a very tough job.'

Kolkata gymnasts take the Internet by storm

Kolkata gymnasts take the Internet by storm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

After taking the Internet by storm, these young gymnasts from Kolkata were congratulated by Nadia Comaneci.

Justice Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India

Justice Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Maestro of Football: PM Modi condoles Maradona's death

Maestro of Football: PM Modi condoles Maradona's death

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the passing away of the Argentine legend.

India firms up Commonwealth Games boycott threats over shooting exclusion

India firms up Commonwealth Games boycott threats over shooting exclusion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Media reports have cited a lack of suitable facilities as the reason behind Birmingham's decision to axe shooting which has featured at every Games since 1966, with the exception of Edinburgh in 1970.

Bopanna, Mandhana conferred Arjuna Award

Bopanna, Mandhana conferred Arjuna Award

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The duo did not receive the Arjuna Awards during the Award ceremony held last year on September 25 in Rashtrapati Bhawan, as they were out of the country taking part in international tournaments.

Border dispute: Assam to send ministers to broker peace with Mizoram

Border dispute: Assam to send ministers to broker peace with Mizoram

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Assam CM said the police case filed against two senior Mizoram government officials - Deputy Commissioner of Kolasib district and Sub-divisional Police Officer of Vairengte - will be withdrawn.

BJP MPs from Northeast meet PM over Assam, Mizoram clash

BJP MPs from Northeast meet PM over Assam, Mizoram clash

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The prime minister told the MPs that the northeast is very close to his heart and his love for the region is very natural. Quoting Modi, Rijiju saidthe PM asserted that he doesn't look at the region from the prism of politics.

Ailing Dingko to be flown to Delhi for cancer treatment

Ailing Dingko to be flown to Delhi for cancer treatment

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh will be brought to Delhi on April 25 by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to resume his treatment for liver cancer after he was forced to miss a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown. The 41-year-old, who is currently in Imphal, was due to undergo radiation therapy a fortnight back but could not come to Delhi because of the lockdown.

Congress leader welcomes Dalai Lama to Arunachal

Congress leader welcomes Dalai Lama to Arunachal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Kiren Rijiju, the former Member of Parliament representing Arunachal Pradesh and Congress' lead campaigner in the recent assembly elections, said his party would welcome the historic trip of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama's trip to Arunachal Pradesh next month, when he visits the state on a spiritual mission.